Do you need to book ahead in November/December?

AmyO · Post by **AmyO** » Thu Oct 10, 2024 1:09 am

Hello! We are traveling in Uzbekistan from 23 November to 6 December. We would like to grab trains and explore at our own pace but I read in the Travel Guide that trains often sell out ahead of time. Is this still true in the colder months or just for the busy tourist months? Should we book ahead? Any advice appreciated!!
Happy Exploring!

minion · Post by **minion** » Thu Oct 10, 2024 5:56 am

the cancellation fee for train ticket is 1 usd.

just book if it causes you sleepless nights.

Lagerfeld · Post by **Lagerfeld** » Thu Oct 10, 2024 10:22 am

I booked in Almaty last week the night train with sleeping places Almaty --> Tashkent, and for 1 week later back from Tashkent --> Almaty.
Nothing was a problem, many places availible

Milad · Post by **Milad** » Thu Oct 10, 2024 11:02 am

Yes, trains may sell out even in "low" season. E.g. if booking right now for tomorrow from Tashkent to Samarkand, there are a few places available on a train at 6:00 (high-speed) and low-speed trains at 14:20, 20:07, 20:55 and 21:33. All other trains (so 11 of 15) are sold out.

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